(a) The Executive Director shall settle, compromise, or defend claims against the Fund.
(b) Notwithstanding § 9-602 of the Criminal Law Article, the Executive Director may authorize an employee of the Fund to record a telephone conversation with a policyholder, witness, claimant, investigating officer, or other interested party if:
(1) the conversation is relevant to an accident or claim;
(2) the party to be recorded has or might have information that is relevant to the accident or claim; and
(3) before recording, the party to be recorded is advised of and consents to the recording.